TickPick vs StubHub

This is the clearest cost contrast in ticketing. TickPick charges buyers no service fee at all, while StubHub adds fees on top of the listing at checkout.

	TickPick	StubHub
Buyer fees*	No buyer fees 0%No buyer fee40%	~15–30%*+ 0%About 15 to 30%, sometimes more40%
All-in pricing	Yes, no separate buyer fee to add in the first place.	Yes, though its rollout drew a finalized FTC settlement.
Guarantee	BuyerTrust Guarantee	FanProtect
Delivery	Mobile transfer, e-tickets, instant download	Mobile transfer, e-tickets, instant download
Best for	The lowest final total, with no fee surprises	Finding a ticket to almost anything
Operating since	2011	2000
On Tixplorer	Compared live on Tixplorer	Not compared live

*Buyer fees are third-party estimates and float with demand. Facts current as of 2026.

The key difference

On identical listings, TickPick is usually cheaper at the final total because there’s no buyer fee. StubHub counters with far larger inventory and stronger brand recognition.

Which should you use?

If the same seats are on both sites, TickPick almost always wins on price. StubHub earns its place when TickPick’s smaller inventory doesn’t have your event. When both list your seats, comparing the two side by side makes the cheaper option obvious.

See which is cheaper for your event

Prices move by the hour and the cheapest site changes per event. Tixplorer compares live prices across TickPick, Gametime, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster and other trusted marketplaces so you see the lowest total in one search.

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TickPick vs StubHub: FAQs

Is TickPick really cheaper than StubHub?

Usually, yes, on identical listings, TickPick charges buyers no service fee, while StubHub adds one (often 15–30%+). The savings are largest on higher-priced tickets where a percentage fee adds up.

Why is TickPick cheaper?

TickPick shifts the cost to sellers (a commission of roughly 15%) instead of charging buyers a service fee, so the price you see is essentially the price you pay.